Backups???

Blade64 · #1 20-04-2002, 09:17

I am a newbie so sorry if this seems promative. I am trying to backup my copy of the sims as it is quite scratched (BUT playable) Was wondering how to do it. I have Clone CD (I think it is 3) and try to copy. But it takes AGES and in the Log keeps sayin - Failed to read sector 811 etc. It worked perfect with other games - Can someone tell me the problem and how to overcome it!!!or just speed it up. If I leave it for hours will it backup!!!
Thanks
Blade64

themis_t · #2 20-04-2002, 13:19

what is your burner?

Blade64 · #3 20-04-2002, 18:02

Thanks for the link - I have sucessfully built an image of The Sims. My burner does not write it though, which is a shame - I am gonna buy another burner. Which burner is considered the best???

gh0sth@cker · #4 21-04-2002, 03:27

I'm a loyal Plextor fan but I'm gonna recommend a Lite-on (24X, 32X or 40X). These will all do Safedisk 1 and 2 (including 2.51) no problems. It will also copy most other protections except Tages and Starforce (which cannot be cloned yet)

themis_t · #5 22-04-2002, 12:10

some plextors are also very good.....

podunkviller · #6 23-04-2002, 04:34

lite on's .......

plex's have great customer service, great warranties, and are overall great drives. but for cost, and backups, lite on's will make ur life easier

themis_t · #7 28-04-2002, 03:02

ok....now it's the money choise

DeanI · #8 28-04-2002, 16:17

how much is a liteon 24x im thinking of buying one

podunkviller · #9 28-04-2002, 19:16

2 dollars?

, maybe 70-90, american, if you look online. probably 100-110 retail.

Morglum007 · #10 29-04-2002, 06:47

To ghost....i remember you that plex will do a starforce copy with clone( codename outbreak)( and liteon reported succed too) so i will recomend a liteon yet because seems that sfv2.51 were designed to knock down plextors ( most pirates uses it or at least this were shown in a stadistic campaign)

themis_t · #11 29-04-2002, 14:19

you can find the exAct prices by a little searching.....

DeanI · #12 29-04-2002, 23:05

What a rip i payed $250aussie for a samsung SW216B

Lil Half Swell · #13 29-04-2002, 23:22

Last night from newegg.com, I ordered a new LiteOn 40X CD-RW for $89 US dollars + $8. shipping. I can't wait.

themis_t · #14 02-05-2002, 06:11

lucky you....